"Under the provision of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 the Mid-West Regional Authority was dissolved and its functions, assets, liabilities, staff, etc. transferred to and taken over by the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly from 1st June 2014.

The Mid-West Regional Authority (MWRA) is one of eight Regional Authorities established by the 1991 Local Government Act and came into existence in 1994. The MWRA has 27 elected members and works with four local authorities; namely Clare County Council, Limerick City Council, Limerick County Council and North Tipperary County Council. The MWRA has specific statutory functions under the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act 2010; notably the preparation and implementation of the Regional Planning Guidelines. The MWRA is responsible for the promotion of coordination in the provision of public services in the Region, including the promotion of cooperation and joint action between local authorities, public authorities and other bodies. The Authority is also required to review the development needs and requirements in the Region and works in coordination with the four Local Authorities to fulfil this role. Furthermore, the MWRA has responsibility to provide proposals,
advice, information & recommendations to National Government for the purpose of plans and programmes relating to EU assistance and to review the implementation of same.

 

Web site: www.mwra.ie

Contact person: Majella O'Brien, +3536737357, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.